Car Audio School???

[NeverEnuffBass 10+ year member]

I have decided that I want to be a certified car audio installer. I think I will be happy making a career as an installer. My question is, have any one you guys attended the bigger audio schools. I have narrowed it down to Acoustic Edge, Mobile Dynamics (Toronto), and Ritop (Boston). They all seem to have their pros and cons to them. Acoustic Edge is far from Connecticut but they seem to teach a lot of custom fabrication, which is my favorite part of car audio. Mobile Dynamics is a lot less expensive and they offer a course in vehicle performance which is always good to have knowledge in. Ritop is in Boston which is about 3 hours from here. Its a small school that covers a bit of everything. Boston is an awsome place to be and I have many friends who either live or go to school there. Basically I'm trying to get people's opinions who have been to these schools. Was it worth it? Do you wish you went to a different one?

Thanks,

B.J.

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[TypeRBass 10+ year member]

I went to Installer Institute down in FL...I learned a good bit there. LOTS of hands on work there also, which made it nice. IMO it was worth it to me.

 

[supraman1379 10+ year member]

Im still thinking bout going to that school. There is a class in daytona florida last time I checked.

 

[TypeRBass 10+ year member]

Im still thinking bout going to that school. There is a class in daytona florida last time I checked.

yerp thats II...I'm still thinkin about goin back for Fishcamp...that looks like TONS of learning experience right there.

 

[lrgnation 10+ year member]

do you guys know of any school in cali?

 

[Rawb]

i know theres one in AZ thats really good but cant remember the name.... look in the car audio mags... or go to high end shops and ask for a job and to learn on the side...

 

[Savstyle 10+ year member]

do you guys know of any school in cali?

yeah its in san deigo i think its called the snake pit or somthin like that. All i know is its ****in EXPENSIVE

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

yeah pm me, if you wana know about mobile dynamics..

 

[Savstyle 10+ year member]

i know theres one in AZ thats really good but cant remember the name.... look in the car audio mags... or go to high end shops and ask for a job and to learn on the side...

its called moble dynamics

I met a guy who went there, could make some really nice stuff, but when it came to somthing really simple and basic like taking the dash apart of a jeep to install speakers he was jus lost. Only con ive noticed is they dont teach teh simple stuff u gotta learn that on ur own.

 

[Rodeo91 10+ year member]

its called moble dynamics
I met a guy who went there, could make some really nice stuff, but when it came to somthing really simple and basic like taking the dash apart of a jeep to install speakers he was jus lost. Only con ive noticed is they dont teach teh simple stuff u gotta learn that on ur own.

Dude you are completley right. I went to one of these schools, and yeah they are great for hands on fabrication, like fiberglass, vinal, etc... but when it comes to really being an installer they are not that great IMO.

Think about it, the whole thing to installing is knowing how to take apart vehicles. Every car is different so it is impossible to teach these skills at a school. I work at Circuit City now installing and I pretty much use nothing I learned at school while on the job.

I am glad I went merely for the experience, friends I met, and the hands on skills. If you are someone with a lot of money, then IMO do it. On the other hand if you are pressed for cash it may not be worth it because these schools are VERY expensive when you compare the cost to how much you really get out of it. Just my 2 cents.

 

[AsK 5109 10+ year member]

I also thought about this a long time ago..................but when I found that there is no money it I said screw it. It looks all fun and you may think your gonna get in with West Coast Customs n shit but its hard work. I know at Sound Decision when they have to get a vehicle done they will have to work 24 straight hours.

Most custom shops require years of working in the field before lookin at you. And no, installing stuff in your friends car dosn't count, it must be in the retail environment. Sound Decision alone requires 5 years experience.

Also keep in mind, it may seem fun working on and putting shit into your own cars but think about when you MUST instal stuff in other peoples cars and meet your quota for the day to keep your job.

 

[mastarecoil 10+ year member]

Just curious for anyone who has looked into it more, how much does a place like this cost to attend?

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

mobile dynamics ran me $6k

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Shiet.

nG

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

Shiet.
nG